Companies in Buckinghamshire

United Kingdom|21.2% formed since 2020|7% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
1,003
Active

1,003 active companies are registered in Buckinghamshire with Companies House. Out of 1,145 companies ever registered here, 79 are no longer active — a 88% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 21.2% of current companies established since 2020. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 51 companies. Buckinghamshire is home to 18 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 13 government contracts worth £33.1M in total. The average company age is 21.7 years, suggesting a mature business environment. The earliest company registration in Buckinghamshire dates back to 1913.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

1,003
Active Companies
1,145
Total Registered
1913
Oldest Company
21.2%
Growth (2020s)

An established business centre with companies averaging 21.7 years of operation.

Incorporation by Decade
12%
18%
39%
9%
22%
Pre-1990: 138
1990s: 209
2000s: 441
2010s: 105
2020s: 251

Data Signals

Governance
4,5814 src
Financial
4,05110 src
Risk
7546 src
Compliance
48214 src
Trade
2492 src
quality
944 src
innovation
472 src
growth
232 src
ESG
153 src
operational
151 src
corporate_structure
11 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Buckinghamshire is 21.7 years old. There are 18 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 15 registered charities operate locally.

21.7 yrs
Avg company age
18
FCA regulated
15
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 17 (45%)Medium: 2 (5%)Large: 19 (50%)

Government Investment

Companies in Buckinghamshire have been awarded 13 government contracts with a combined value of £33.1M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Buckinghamshire?

There are 1,003 active companies registered in Buckinghamshire, out of 1,145 total. 79 (7%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Buckinghamshire?

The top industries in Buckinghamshire include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (51 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (49 companies), Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet (45 companies).

How fast is Buckinghamshire growing as a business hub?

21.2% of currently active companies in Buckinghamshire were incorporated since 2020, indicating steady recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Buckinghamshire?

Our database contains 10,312 data signals across 11 categories for active companies in Buckinghamshire. The largest category is Governance with 4,581 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Buckinghamshire?

The oldest company registration in Buckinghamshire dates back to 1913, spanning over 113 years of business history.

Data is updated daily from official UK government sources including Companies House. Information is provided for reference only.